Doxycycline hyclate vs Trimethoprim
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Doxycycline hyclate was dispensed 2.7× as often as Trimethoprim in April 2026 — 327,708 items versus 122,060 in England.
327,708items
Doxycycline hyclate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
122,060items
Trimethoprim · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Doxycycline hyclate versus Trimethoprim: national items dispensed by month
▬ Doxycycline hyclate · ╌ Trimethoprim
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Doxycycline hyclate | Trimethoprim |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 327,708 | 122,060 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,965,000 | 1,569,466 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £373,363 | £615,987 |
See the full profile for Doxycycline hyclate or Trimethoprim.